AmScope B490B-5M Digital Enabled Binocular Biological Microscope C-Mount with 2000X Magnification and 20W Incandescent Light Source includes a USB 2.0 5MP Camera

SKU: B490B-5M

Availability: In Stock

$654.99

Key Features

  • 40X to 2000X magnification range for studying a range of specimens including hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. 10X and 20X eyepieces provide 8 unique magnification settings.
  • A top choice for veterinarians, clinics, and classrooms, this microscope provides high quality optics and precision mechanics.
  • Professional features include a Siedentopf binocular head for precise adjustments, a 2-layer mechanical stage with low-position controls, and coaxial coarse and fine focus for ergonomics and an efficient workflow.
  • Halogen lighting reduces eye-strain for prolonged use.
  • A large compliment of optional accessories are available for darkfield and phase-contrast.
  • Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 5MP USB 2.0 camera. Professional microscopy software for Windows, Mac, and Linux provide tools for image processing, measuring, and more.
B490 / T490 Compound Microscope Family

Choose the viewing head and illumination that fit your workflow.

Four professional configurations built around the same finite-achromatic optical platform and precision mechanical stage.

AmScopeB490 / B490-LED / T490 / T490-LED
40X-2500XFamily magnification range
Finite achromaticOptical system
Abbe NA 1.25Rack-and-pinion condenser
Halogen or LEDIllumination choices

One professional family.
Four configurations.

Compare head type, camera readiness and illumination technology at a glance.

4MODELS COMPARED
BINOCULAR / HALOGEN
B490 compound microscope
B490
Binocular viewing with warm halogen illumination
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BINOCULAR / LED
B490-LED compound microscope
B490-LED
Binocular viewing with cool, energy-efficient LED light
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TRINOCULAR / HALOGEN
T490 compound microscope
T490
Simul-focal imaging with warm halogen illumination
View product ↗
TRINOCULAR / LED
T490-LED compound microscope
T490-LED
Simul-focal imaging with cool LED illumination
View product ↗
COMPARE AT A GLANCEB490B490-LEDT490T490-LED
Viewing headSiedentopf binocularSiedentopf binocularSiedentopf trinocularSiedentopf trinocular
Dedicated camera portNoNoYesYes
Simul-focalNoNoYesYes
Illumination typeTransmittedTransmittedTransmittedTransmitted
Light sourceIncandescent / halogenLEDIncandescent / halogenLED
Illumination power20W1.4W20W1.4W
Magnification family40X-1000X / up to 2500X40X-1000X / up to 2500X40X-1000X / up to 2500X40X-1000X / up to 2500X
Eyepieces10X / 16X / 20X / 25X10X / 16X / 20X / 25X10X / 16X / 20X / 25X10X / 16X / 20X / 25X
Objective set4X / 10X / 40X / 100X oil4X / 10X / 40X / 100X oil4X / 10X / 40X / 100X oil4X / 10X / 40X / 100X oil
Optical designFinite achromaticFinite achromaticFinite achromaticFinite achromatic
CondenserAbbe NA 1.25Abbe NA 1.25Abbe NA 1.25Abbe NA 1.25
Darkfield condenserDry option-Dry and oil options-
Condenser adjustmentRack-and-pinionRack-and-pinionRack-and-pinionRack-and-pinion
Power compatibility110 VAC, 60 Hz110 VAC, 60 Hz110 VAC, 60 Hz110 VAC, 60 Hz
Camera bundles availableYesYesYesYes
B490Routine veterinary, clinical and laboratory brightfield work.
B490-LEDExtended viewing, classrooms and heat-sensitive live specimens.
T490Imaging, documentation, pathology and color-critical viewing.
T490-LEDDigital imaging, live specimens and extended laboratory sessions.
B490/T490 family summary page

The B490 is our hardest-working go-to microscope. The top choice for veterinarians, breeders, and clinics, this instrument has proven reliability and optical quality. It boasts features such as a compensation-free Siedentopf head, smooth stage translation, and a precision focus system with easy tension-adjustment and vertical-lock.

The 490 series offers a wide range of optional accessories to expand the functionality. The magnification range can be expanded with a large selection of objective and ocular lenses. Specialized condensers are available for dark-field and phase-contrast applications, ideal for bloodwork, fluid-analysis, and pathology.

To customize the microscope to your viewing comfort, the eyepiece spacing can be easily adjusted using a precision Siedentopf mechanism. A diopter is available on both ocular tubes to compensate for asymmetry, and the ocular tubes are angled at 30° to comfortably accommodate a seated position without neck strain.

The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. Additional 20X eyepieces expand the maximum magnification to 2000X with 8 unique levels. This covers magnifications needed for studying hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy.

The 2-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimen slides is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level.

The halogen sub-stage lighting provides bright illumination with excellent color rendering. The warm lighting is better suited for prolonged use, causing less eyestrain than LED and fluorescent lighting. The Abbe light condenser has a high 1.25 numerical aperture for oil-immersion, and an iris diaphragm to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion movement for precise height adjustment.

Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 5.0MP USB2.0 camera. The C-mount camera is specially designed for use with microscopes, allowing you to watch live images, and to record photos or videos on your computer. This ability to view microscopic images on your computer reduces eye-strain, and allows groups of people to view images at the same time. A 0.5X reduction lens is included to capture more of the microscope's field-of-view. Our professional software for Windows provides a wide assortment of capture and photo-editing functions including color correction, time-lapse capture, image stitching, and a full complement of measuring tools. A lite version of our software is available for Mac and Linux with essential functionality for capturing photos and videos.

Specifications

Optical System Finite-conjugate
Mechanical Tube Length 160mm
Head Binocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel
Ocular Diameter 23mm
Eyepieces 10X, 20X
Objective Lenses DIN standard
Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
Objective Mounting Thread RMS 20.32mm
Objective Turret quadruple
Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, upper limit-stop, tension control
Focus Range 30mm
Division of Fine Focus 0.002mm
Stage Design Double-layer with caliper
Stage Dimensions 140mm x 140mm
X-Y Translation Range 75mm x 45mm
Transmitted Illumination 20W halogen
Condenser Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, NA1.25
Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
Power 110VAC 60Hz

Objective Lenses

Magnification Corrections NA Immersion Medium Cover-glass Thickness
4X achromatic 0.10 — 0.17mm
10X achromatic 0.25 — 0.17mm
40X achromatic 0.65 — 0.17mm
100X achromatic 1.25 oil 0.17mm

Camera Specifications
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Optical Format 1/2.5"
Active Pixels 5M (2592 x 1944)
Pixel Size 2.2µm x 2.2µm
Active Sensor Area 5.7mm x 4.28mm
Shutter electronic rolling shutter
Sensitivity 0.53V/Lux-sec
Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
Capture Resolution and Maximum Framerate 5fps @ 2592x1944
18fps @ 1280x960
60fps @ 640x480
Connectivity USB 2.0
Lens-mount C-mount
Compensating Lens 0.5X
Power 5VDC over USB

Software

OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
Features
Windows Version
Live video preview
Captures still images and video
Time-lapse capture
Exposure and white-balance controls
Dark-field correction
Digital binning
Image processing
Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
Segmentation and counting tools
Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
Fluorescence color-mapping
Mac/Linux Versions
Live video preview
Captures still images and video
Exposure control
Color adjustment
Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

Packing List:

  • One binocular head
  • One microscope body
  • Four objective lenses: 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One power cord (US and Canada standard)
  • One dust cover
  • Three color filters (blue, green, yellow)
  • One spare halogen bulb
  • One spare fuse
  • One sample bottle of immersion oil
  • One C-mount USB camera
  • One 0.5X reduction lens
  • Two sizing adapters
  • One USB Type B to USB type A cable
  • One software CD
  • application Microscope-Veterinary
    camera connection type USB 2.0
    category Microscope-Compound
    compatibility PC & Mac
    condenser design Abbe-Rack & Pinion w/ diaphram
    field view Widefield
    head style Microscopes-Binocular
    illumination style Transmitted (Bottom)
    light type Halogen
    magnification power config 40X-2000X
    magnifying power Microscope-40X to 2000X
    Manufacturer AmScope
    microscope application College, Teaching/Training
    microscope camera pixel 5MP
    microscope category Compound
    microscope color White, Black
    microscope condenser design Abbe-Rack & Pinion w/ diaphram
    microscope condenser optics NA 1.25
    microscope condenser type Brightfield
    microscope eyepiece power 10X, 20X
    microscope eyepiece size 23mm
    microscope field view Widefield
    microscope head style Binocular
    microscope iris With Iris
    microscope light power 20W
    microscope light shape Built-in
    microscope light type Halogen
    microscope magnifying power 40X to 2000X
    microscope number of bulbs 1
    microscope objective power 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
    microscope objective size 20mm
    microscope optics Achromatic
    microscope power supply 110V
    microscope reduction lens 0.5X
    microscope sensor CMOS
    microscope stage Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    microscope stage div 1.00mm
    optics Achromatic
    pixel 5.0MP
    product video ids 19HwRyA5GpU
    prop 65 Prop 65 Warning
    sensor Microscope-CMOS
    stage Microscope-Two-layer Mechanical Stage

    AmScope products are warranted against manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase, for the following years: 


    • Five Year Warranty for Microscopes: All our microscopes come with a five (5) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts. 
    • Ten Year Warranty for Euromex Microscopes: All our Euromex microscopes come with a ten (10) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts.
    • One Year Warranty for Telescopes: All our telescopes come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 
    • One Year Warranty for Accessories: All our microscope accessories (USB cameras, illuminators, illumination, dust covers, and etc.) come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description.
    • One Year Warranty for Items labeled as “Product Ships From Manufacturer”: All products that are shipped directly from the manufacturer come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 

    Warranty does not apply for consumable accessories and parts such as bulbs, batteries, fuses, cords, optical components or any add-on accessories such as mechanical specimen holders that are not built into the microscope stage as an integral part of the original manufacture, etc. Warranty does not cover microscopes, lenses cameras or other accessories that have become inoperable due to dirt or damage due to misuse or lack of maintenance. 

    Note: Buyers are responsible for return shipping and handling cost for warranty services. Our warranty covers parts and labor only.

    B490 / T490 Compound Microscope Family

    Choose the viewing head and illumination that fit your workflow.

    Four professional configurations built around the same finite-achromatic optical platform and precision mechanical stage.

    AmScopeB490 / B490-LED / T490 / T490-LED
    40X-2500XFamily magnification range
    Finite achromaticOptical system
    Abbe NA 1.25Rack-and-pinion condenser
    Halogen or LEDIllumination choices

    One professional family.
    Four configurations.

    Compare head type, camera readiness and illumination technology at a glance.

    4MODELS COMPARED
    BINOCULAR / HALOGEN
    B490 compound microscope
    B490
    Binocular viewing with warm halogen illumination
    View product ↗
    BINOCULAR / LED
    B490-LED compound microscope
    B490-LED
    Binocular viewing with cool, energy-efficient LED light
    View product ↗
    TRINOCULAR / HALOGEN
    T490 compound microscope
    T490
    Simul-focal imaging with warm halogen illumination
    View product ↗
    TRINOCULAR / LED
    T490-LED compound microscope
    T490-LED
    Simul-focal imaging with cool LED illumination
    View product ↗
    COMPARE AT A GLANCEB490B490-LEDT490T490-LED
    Viewing headSiedentopf binocularSiedentopf binocularSiedentopf trinocularSiedentopf trinocular
    Dedicated camera portNoNoYesYes
    Simul-focalNoNoYesYes
    Illumination typeTransmittedTransmittedTransmittedTransmitted
    Light sourceIncandescent / halogenLEDIncandescent / halogenLED
    Illumination power20W1.4W20W1.4W
    Magnification family40X-1000X / up to 2500X40X-1000X / up to 2500X40X-1000X / up to 2500X40X-1000X / up to 2500X
    Eyepieces10X / 16X / 20X / 25X10X / 16X / 20X / 25X10X / 16X / 20X / 25X10X / 16X / 20X / 25X
    Objective set4X / 10X / 40X / 100X oil4X / 10X / 40X / 100X oil4X / 10X / 40X / 100X oil4X / 10X / 40X / 100X oil
    Optical designFinite achromaticFinite achromaticFinite achromaticFinite achromatic
    CondenserAbbe NA 1.25Abbe NA 1.25Abbe NA 1.25Abbe NA 1.25
    Darkfield condenserDry option-Dry and oil options-
    Condenser adjustmentRack-and-pinionRack-and-pinionRack-and-pinionRack-and-pinion
    Power compatibility110 VAC, 60 Hz110 VAC, 60 Hz110 VAC, 60 Hz110 VAC, 60 Hz
    Camera bundles availableYesYesYesYes
    B490Routine veterinary, clinical and laboratory brightfield work.
    B490-LEDExtended viewing, classrooms and heat-sensitive live specimens.
    T490Imaging, documentation, pathology and color-critical viewing.
    T490-LEDDigital imaging, live specimens and extended laboratory sessions.
    B490/T490 family summary page